Month: June 2026

The World Cup Gives Americans A Glimpse Of How Things Could Be

The lead-up to the 2026 World Cup was controversial to say the least. While most were expecting the entire event to be an utter disaster, be it traffic-wise or from the reception to locals, when it finally arrived, things went unexpectedly. Social media has been flooded with positive experiences from World Cup tourists, who are […]

January 6th Film? Too Soon for This Political Climate

Across the internet and recent news, many different media outlets have covered the recent news that there will be a film centered around the January 6th attack. If you are unaware, the January 6th attack is an historic riot that dates back to when a violent mob of President Trump supporters attacked and swarmed the […]

NY Governor Announces Expansion Of SUNY and CUNY Reconnect Programs

An expansion for the Reconnect programs for SUNY and CUNY was recently announced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Since the program’s launch in 2025, the reconnect programs have enrolled over 12,000 students to reunite adults with education and help bolster the state’s economy and workforce. The Reconnect program is open to adults of all […]

FIFA Fiasco?

Fans from all around the world are getting ready to watch and cheer for their teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, amongst this celebration, excitement, and joy for the long-awaited televised FIFA World Cup, there is one pressing issue that prevents many fans from truly enjoying the occasion.    Yesterday, Sunday, June 14th, 2026, during […]

Is It Fair to Judge Someone by Their Political Beliefs Alone?

When someone states their opinion about a certain controversial politic topic people are very quick to judge and assume they are a bad person based on what they believe. You are pro-choice? Then you are a murder. If you are pro-guns then you are likley to use it for bad. Raise taxes for the rich […]

Knicks Parade on Thursday

Monday, June 15th, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced, within an hour of their game 5 victory in Texas, that a ticker-tape parade would happen to honor the Knicks for winning the championship after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a score of 94-90. He will also present the New York Knicks with […]

Great Dame of Fashion Editors Dead At 94

Former executive editor for the long-standing fashion journal, Women’s Wear Daily, Etta Froio has recently passed away at the age of 94. Despite facing a lengthy battle against Alzheimer’s disease, the late Froio has sadly died in the early morning, Thursday, June 11, 2026. However, despite leaving many people saddened and shocked in the wake of her […]

Nobody Talks About What it’s Like to Grow Up Non-Athletic

Everyone in my family played sports when they were younger, and my school-aged cousins are still in sports. My grandpa played baseball, my grandma played softball, my mom did track and aunt did track, basketball, and volleyball, and my uncle did track and basketball. My cousins do basketball, baseball, football, and track. Then there is […]

I Avoid Political Conversations—Here’s Why

If a conversation is about politics, it’s going to lead to arguments, and people usually have a strong opinion about one side or the other, which will lead to disagreements and usually end badly. Politics can create so much drama, and the result can sometimes lead to friendships or even relationships ending. I try to […]

The White House UFC Match Might Be A Disaster

The White House UFC Match Might Be A Disaster

As the celebrations for the United States 250th birthday approach, the Trump Administration has surprisingly geared up for their own celebrations in the form of Freedom 250. Unfortunately, recent months have seen these plans devolving in such a way that has left President Trump with only one major event to kick off on July 4th.  […]

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